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Farming communities know the concept of ‘barn-raising” to be the ultimate commitment in team work and community building. The barn is the center point of growing food, livestock and character. Young and old, rich and poor work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. Together. Kids these days don’t really understand the barn-raising concept — unless they participate in something like the Youth Musical at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church in South Minneapolis.
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We all commit to a seven week sprint of Sunday afternoon rehearsals, and one solid week (last week) in February to build the barn. The peak is a frenzied flock of professional people protecting their calendars, working shoulder to shoulder to transform the Lake View Room into The Theatre. The magic starts when we haul in the stage.
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There are many subtle, unexpected moments that make the grueling week worth it: this year a ten year old, first-timer ran out on stage during the opening night intermission and yelled to her mom: “I can’t wait to do this again next year!” She said what we all were thinking.
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So, if you ask me today: “How was your weekend?” I’m likely to smile, yawn, and give you a very, very long satisfying answer…
Good leaders protect their calendars for the things in life that really, sincerely produce good.
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